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Back to School

The latest news, opinions, features and shopping guides for children heading back to school.

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I set up a business with my 6-year-old - she's key to the company

Families August 3, 2023 By Yvonne Ottley

The 3-1 ratio could boost your child's self-esteem

Families August 3, 2023 By Tanyel Mustafa

Choosing My Lunch

Don't miss out on free school meals over the summer holidays

Money August 8, 2023 By Elizabeth Atkin

Do parents love Barbie now? We asked if you'll be buying the doll after the film

Families August 3, 2023 By Lizzie Thomson

My autistic son loves trains, so I work with my laptop all day on the move

Families December 21, 2023 By Annette Kellow

Sarah Whiteley and her son Theo taking a selfie on a coach and smiling at the camera. Blue sky is visible out of the window. (Picture: Sarah Whiteley)

I was terrified of the summer holidays - until I remembered one thing

Families August 3, 2023 By Sarah Whiteley

Close-up of a chair on a student's desk inside a classroom in a secondary school.

When does the new school term start? All the dates for 2023 and 2024

UK August 24, 2024 By Caroline Westbrook

Girl playing keepy uppy with football in backyard

The staggering amount parents spend on summer holiday childcare

Money August 3, 2023 By Ella Glover